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Diabetes Prevention Programs and Follow-Ups can be Effective
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 16, 2014 11:15 AM EDTAccording to researchers, two intervention programs can reduce the long-term risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Single Protein could Boost Body’s Ability to Fight Viral Infections
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 12, 2014 12:04 PM EDTA new study identified a single protein that can boost the body's ability to fight viral infections.
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Southeast Asia Tackles Obesity with Stair Climbing and Cutting Calories
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 09, 2014 10:58 AM EDTSoutheast Asian nations have started to actively fight obesity by cutting calories and increasing awareness.
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Over 10 percent of Heart Attack Patients may have Undetected Diabetes
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 03, 2014 01:34 PM EDTA new study found that more than 10 percent of heart attack patients may have undiagnosed diabetes.
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See the Doctor Before Going to the World Cup, Health Officials Warn
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 03, 2014 10:06 AM EDTCDC health officials remind travelers heading to Brazil to see their doctors for preventive care.
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Protein Found in Sea Coral Could Protect Against HIV
By Cheri Cheng | Apr 30, 2014 10:09 AM EDTA new study identified a protein from the sea coral that could protect the body from HIV.
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FDA Panel Reports HPV Test could Replace the Pap Smear
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 13, 2014 01:55 PM EDTThe FDA panel of experts has recommended the HPV test as the first step in screening patients for cervical cancer.
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Free Birth Control Not Linked to Increasing Risky Sexual Behaviors
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 07, 2014 01:32 PM ESTFree birth control does not encourage women to engage in risky sexual behaviors, a new study reported.
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Sperm Membrane’s GM1 could be Key in Boosting or Preventing Fertilization
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 11, 2014 01:50 PM ESTResearchers reported that the GM1 located on the sperm membrane could be key in developing treatments that boost or prevent fertilization.
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Stroke Prevention Guidelines for Women
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 07, 2014 09:38 AM ESTThe American Heart Association released a new set of stroke prevention guidelines for women.
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Cancer Cases Will Rise to 22 Million Per Year
By Cheri Cheng | Feb 03, 2014 09:59 AM ESTAccording to WHO, there will be roughly 22 million new cancer cases per year for the next two decades.
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People with Prediabetes Think They are Healthy
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 25, 2014 10:46 PM ESTA recent study found that people with prediabetes believe that they are in excellent or very good health.
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Ultrasounds Not Really Effective in Preventing Abortions
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 17, 2014 02:57 PM ESTA new study found that seeing an ultrasound before an abortion will not change a woman's mind if she is set on having the procedure.
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RAND Study: PepsiCo's Wellness Program is Minally Effective
By Cheri Cheng | Jan 07, 2014 11:28 AM ESTIn a new study out of RAND Corporation, researchers found that PepsiCo's Wellness Program was not effective in reducing healthcare costs for people with health risks.
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No Evidence that Supplements and Vitamins Protect Against Cancer and Heart Disease
By Cheri Cheng | Nov 12, 2013 03:30 PM ESTResearchers reported that there is not enough evidence to recommend the use and the avoidance of vitamins and mineral supplements.
